Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

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. Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to our trial and litigation team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor support to the unique needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole.

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems
• Maintain calendars, scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings; knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance
• Assist with travel arrangements upon request, including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting
• Handle administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices, and reporting to clients

• 5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
• Must have legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts
• Knowledge of e-filing in the collar counties
• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to think ahead, follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and teamwork
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Previous experience with File Site or iManage filing systems
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans

Pay range for this position is $46.70‑$54.95 per hour. The range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This job description is accurate as of the present; however, the firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with changing business needs. Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel refore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice